Black Bean Tacos

Name: Black Bean Tacos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 5 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 0.5 yellow onion (finely diced); 1 clove garlic (minced); 2 can black beans (rinsed and drained); 1 teaspoon chili powder; 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika; 0.25 teaspoon salt; 0.25 cup water; 10 flour tortillas (small); 1 cup cheddar cheese (shredded); 1 cup lettuce (shredded); 0.5 cup fresh salsa; 1 avocado (large, sliced or diced); 2 tablespoon fresh cilantro (chopped, for garnish)

Flavorful black bean tacos loaded with fresh salsa, crisp lettuce, creamy avocado, and a sprinkle of cheddar cheese, all wrapped in warm flour tortillas for a speedy and satisfying meal.

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 10 min
Total: 25 min
Servings: 5
Cuisine: Mexican
Difficulty: Easy
Cost: $2.46/serving

Dietary

Vegetarian
Nut-Free
Soy-Free
Egg-Free
High-Protein
High-Fiber
Pescatarian
Low-Sugar

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
0.5 yellow onion (finely diced)
1 clove garlic (minced)
2 can black beans (rinsed and drained)
1 teaspoon chili powder
0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
0.25 teaspoon salt
0.25 cup water
10 flour tortillas (small)
1 cup cheddar cheese (shredded)
1 cup lettuce (shredded)
0.5 cup fresh salsa
1 avocado (large, sliced or diced)
2 tablespoon fresh cilantro (chopped, for garnish)

Instructions

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add yellow onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened.
Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
Add rinsed and drained black beans, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and water to the skillet. Mash about half of the beans with a fork or potato masher to create a creamier texture. Simmer for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until heated through and slightly thickened.
While the beans are simmering, warm the flour tortillas according to package directions (microwave, dry skillet, or oven).
Assemble the tacos: Fill warm tortillas with the black bean mixture. Top with shredded cheddar cheese, shredded lettuce, fresh salsa, and sliced avocado.
Garnish with fresh cilantro, if desired, and serve immediately.

Notes

To keep tortillas from getting soggy, assemble tacos just before serving. Any leftover black bean mixture can be used in burritos or as a side dish.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 480
Protein: 24.3 g
Carbohydrates: 58.7 g
Fat: 18.2 g
Fiber: 15.6 g
Sodium: 750 mg
Saturated Fat: 5.8 g
Sugar: 4.1 g
Cholesterol: 20 mg